Radio: Part-time Information Editor, Trafficlink
Trafficlink, the UK's leading provider of traffic and travel information to the BBC, commercial radio and television, has a vacancy for an Information Editor at our Bristol office, based in Avonmouth.

Position: Part Time Information Editor
Editorial Duties: You will handle 'jamline' callers, contact many sources from the local CCTV unit to the relevant agency who maintains the road network, and you would be responsible for collating this data into our custom built database. You need the ability to handle a busy workload as you will be dealing with a large variety of resources and also understand how to prioritise tasks while having excellent telephone skills to gain as much information from sources as you can. A good understanding of the region's road network would be an advantage.

The shift will be 20 hours a week based on a part time temporary four month fixed contract. The shift hours will be Monday to Friday 6am to 10am.

If you enjoy working as part of a team but can also use your own initiative, like the idea of working a variety of shifts, for some of the greatest radio stations in the country, then Trafficlink could be just the right place for you to work.
For further information on Trafficlink visit http://www.trafficlink.co.uk

To apply please see this job entry on Media UK.

Tue, 7 Sep 2010 14:51:51 +0100

Radio: Part-time Broadcaster/Editor, Trafficlink
Trafficlink, the UK's leading provider of traffic and travel information to the BBC, commercial radio and television.
An opportunity has arisen for a post at the London office of Trafficlink. Part of this shift will involve broadcasting in-vision travel news to viewers of "Daybreak" on the ITV network in the London area. Other duties during the shift include, but are not limited to, broadcasting pre-recorded radio bulletins and writing scripts for use by client radio stations.
Short-listed applicants will be required to attend an interview and record a television demo at Trafficlink's London office. Demos from the most suitable candidates will then be sent to ITN for short listing by their News Editor.

Previous TV broadcasting experience and a knowledge of the London transport network would be an advantage. The shift will be 20 hours a week, 05:00 to 09:00 Monday to Friday based on a part time fixed contract.

To apply please see this job entry on Media UK.

Tue, 7 Sep 2010 14:47:47 +0100

Radio: Weekend/swing presenter, French Radio London
French Radio London Limited is launching a new 24/7 DAB radio service in London (and UK-wide online) for Francophone and Francophile listeners. FRL is a music-based service, entirely focussed on the rich variety of London life and its busy inhabitants, supplying fresh, relevant and entertaining information and will broadcast almost entirely in French. We will start test broadcasts this coming October, and launch our live service early November. Our offices are near Marylebone train station.
We are looking for a talented and motivated radio professionals to join our team as a Weekend/swing presenter.
You’ll need to be French (or have exceptional, un-accented spoken French) with excellent written and spoken English, with solid experience of on-air broadcasting. You’ll also be skilled in pre-production, identifying new and relevant topics and stories, interviewing and recording subjects, and presenting a magazine-style show, with an emphasis on lifestyle and current affairs.

To apply please see this job entry on Media UK.

Tue, 7 Sep 2010 13:57:35 +0100

Radio: Reporter/Show presenter, French Radio London
French Radio London Limited is launching a new 24/7 DAB radio service in London (and UK-wide online) for Francophone and Francophile listeners. FRL is a music-based service, entirely focussed on the rich variety of London life and its busy inhabitants, supplying fresh, relevant and entertaining information and will broadcast almost entirely in French. We will start test broadcasts this coming October, and launch our live service early November. Our offices are near Marylebone train station.
We are looking for a talented and motivated radio professionals to join our team as a Reporter/Show presenter.
You’ll need to be French (or have exceptional, un-accented spoken French) with excellent written and spoken English, with solid experience of on-air broadcasting. You’ll also be skilled in identifying new and relevant topics and stories, interviewing and recording subjects, voicing and producing ready-to-air packages. For the right candidate this role may also include a regular daytime show.

To apply please see this job entry on Media UK.

Tue, 7 Sep 2010 13:56:51 +0100

Radio: Breakfast Show producer/co-presenter, French Radio London
French Radio London Limited is launching a new 24/7 DAB radio service in London (and UK-wide online) for Francophone and Francophile listeners. FRL is a music-based service, entirely focussed on the rich variety of London life and its busy inhabitants, supplying fresh, relevant and entertaining information and will broadcast almost entirely in French. We will start test broadcasts this coming October, and launch our live service early November. Our offices are near Marylebone train station.
We are looking for a talented and motivated radio professionals to join our team as a Breakfast Show producer/co-presenter.
You’ll need to be French (or have exceptional, un-accented spoken French), preferably female, with excellent written and spoken English and extensive experience of producing live radio shows as well as on-air presentation. You’ll need to be very organised, able to work methodically and quickly in a fast-paced studio environment. You will also be skilled in pre-production, identifying new and relevant topics and stories, and preparing them for future shows.

To apply please see this job entry on Media UK.

Tue, 7 Sep 2010 13:54:04 +0100

Radio: Programme Director, French Radio London
French Radio London Limited is launching a new 24/7 DAB radio service in London (and UK-wide online) for Francophone and Francophile listeners. FRL is a music-based service, entirely focussed on the rich variety of London life and its busy inhabitants, supplying fresh, relevant and entertaining information and will broadcast almost entirely in French. We will start test broadcasts this coming October, and launch our live service early November. Our offices are near Marylebone train station.
We are looking for a talented and motivated radio professionals to join our team as a Programme Director.
This key role requires a solid track record of success in top to bottom management of the entire output of the station, including scheduling, branding, coaching and presenting. Good working knowledge of broadcast systems such as RCS or Myriad will be essential, whilst a creative flair will be required too. Excellent man-management skills are clearly important, as well as a thorough and organised approach to what will undoubtedly be long days. You will also be expected to present a daily show (not breakfast).
Apart from the above skills, you’ll ideally be French, with excellent English language skills. Critical to this role is a deep understanding of London’s ‘soul’ and extensive experience of living here will be hugely important.

To apply please see this job entry on Media UK.

Tue, 7 Sep 2010 13:52:52 +0100

Radio: Fundraising and Development Officer, Penistone FM
Penistone FM is looking for an experienced Fundraising and Development Officer.

The role will focus on securing funding for the station through small and large grant applications but will also include general admin work and dealing with enquiries from current and future advertisers.

Experience in writing successful funding applications is essential as is the ability to work off your own initiative.

This is a part time position, 22½ hours per week, fixed term for 12 months only, with a competitive salary. The role is funded by a grant from the Ofcom Community Radio Fund.

To apply please see this job entry on Media UK.

Tue, 7 Sep 2010 13:32:04 +0100

Newspapers: Reporter (Retail Week), Emap Ltd - All

Retail Week, the leading title for the UK’s £285bn retail industry, is seeking a reporter to join our busy news desk. As part of the larger Emap group, the successful candidate will predominantly cover the fashion sector, also contributing some stories to Retail Week’s sister title Drapers.

As well as breaking big news stories, the role also encompasses some news-led features writing, and profile interviews of industry chief executives and top-level directors. 

Applicants should have some news experience, whether at a business to business magazine, local newspaper, or other business news outlet. We’ll be looking for keen news gathering skills, a good grasp of how business works, the confidence to build up relationships with some of the UK’s highest profile business people, and the ability to spot a good story and track it down.

Knowledge of retail is not essential, but a good business sense is. Attending industry events in the evening is an important part of the role and applicants should be willing to do this.

Please send your CV and salary expectations within your application. Applications without salary details may delay the process. The subject of the email needs to clearly state the job title of the vacancy and reference number.

Reference: KH-RW-041

To apply please see this job entry on Media UK.

Tue, 7 Sep 2010 12:05:03 +0100

Newspapers: Carbon editor, Bloomberg - England

Bloomberg New Energy Finance is the world's leading provider of industry information and analysis to investors, corporations and governments in clean energy, low carbon technologies and the carbon markets. Our dedicated global network of analysts are continuously monitoring market changes, deal flow and financial activity allowing instantaneous transparency into the clean energy and carbon markets. Through our Carbon Markets division we provide market-leading analysis and research for the global carbon markets. This includes analysis, price forecasting, consultancy and risk management.

The role:
We are seeking an experienced editor to join our team to lead the development and publication of our carbon editorial service in collaboration with established carbon news and research businesses across Bloomberg and Bloomberg New Energy Finance. This is a new service that Bloomberg New Energy Finance are establishing, and so the successful candidate will play a leading role in defining the scope of the content and the shape of the team.

The Lead Carbon Editor will be expected to work closely with the existing Bloomberg news and editorial teams to develop and produce editorial content which will focus on carbon markets policy; first takes on relevant breaking news stories; and regular market round-ups. 

Requirements:

• Demonstrable passion for the low carbon markets and climate policy.
• Experience as a journalist, writer or editor in a fast paced environment with a proven track record and rapid progression.
• Experience of leading and managing a team.
• Drive and motivation to establish and launch to market a new service.
• Strong working knowledge of finance, including public markets, mergers and acquisitions, venture capital and project finance. 
• Able to assimilate and assess new and highly technical information.
• Exceptional communication skills and professionalism. 
• Excellent networking abilities and able to navigate complex situations.
• Must act as a thought-leader and self-starter, have a high work-rate, multi-tasking ability and rigorous attention to detail. 
• Major foreign languages a distinct advantage.

To apply please see this job entry on Media UK.

Tue, 7 Sep 2010 12:05:02 +0100

Newspapers: Editorial representative, Bloomberg - England

Bloomberg New Energy Finance is the world's leading provider of industry information and analysis to investors, corporations and governments in clean energy, low carbon technologies and the carbon markets. Our dedicated global network of analysts are continuously monitoring market changes, deal flow and financial activity allowing instantaneous transparency into the clean energy and carbon markets. Through our Carbon Markets division we provide market-leading analysis and research for the global carbon markets. This includes analysis, price forecasting, consultancy and risk management.

The role
This is an entry level role for someone with a keen interest in writing about climate change policy and carbon to join our team to work on the development and publication of our newsletter services in collaboration with established news and research businesses across Bloomberg and Bloomberg New Energy Finance. The successful candidate will be expected to work closely with the existing Bloomberg news and editorial teams to develop and produce editorial content which will focus on carbon markets policy; first takes on relevant breaking clean energy news stories; and regular market round-ups. 

Requirements

• Demonstrable passion for the low carbon markets and climate change policy.
• Desire to work as a journalist, writer or editor in a fast paced environment with some experience in a similar role or as an intern.
• Drive and motivation to succeed.
• Working knowledge of finance, including public markets, mergers and acquisitions, venture capital and project finance. 
• Able to assimilate and assess new and highly technical information.
• Exceptional communication skills and professionalism. 
• Excellent networking abilities and able to navigate complex situations.
• Must act as a thought-leader and self-starter, have a high work-rate, multi-tasking ability and rigorous attention to detail. 
• Major foreign languages a distinct advantage.

The company
Bloomberg is the world's most trusted source of information for businesses and professionals. Bloomberg combines innovative technology with unmatched analytic, data, news, display and distribution capabilities, to deliver critical information via the BLOOMBERG PROFESSIONAL® service and multimedia platforms. Bloomberg's media services cover the world with more than 2,200 newsand multimedia professionals at 146 bureaus in 72 countries.

To apply please see this job entry on Media UK.

Tue, 7 Sep 2010 12:05:02 +0100

Newspapers: Deputy head of content, The Digital Property Group - England

The Digital Property Group (TDPG) is a Daily Mail and General Trust company within its Associated Northcliffe Media division. TDPG was formed in 2004 and unites property portals FindaProperty.com, http://www.primelocation.com" target="_blank">PrimeLocation.com and http://www.globrix.com" target="_blank">Globrix.com.

The deputy head of content is a new, exciting, unique and challenging role within TDPG working across all of our three online brands but with responsibility specifically for our largest portal, http://www.findaproperty.com" target="_blank">FindaProperty.com.

Reporting to the head of content, the role will require an excellent writer with a nose for news who has a solid online background and understands how SEO/SEM works with editorial content. Also, they will need to know how to quickly and efficiently write or commission excellent features, blogs, tweets and news, and who is well organised and can apply their skills and experience across a variety of disciplines.

The role includes a brand ambassadorial role and the successful candidate will be comfortable on TV, radio and as a commentator and spokesperson for FindaProperty.com; as well as working with internal teams and external agencies to help leverage the full PR potential of the portal.

But whether it is writing content, generating PR, deputising for the head of content, helping marketing, researching pictures, writing trade communications or using social media, we need a motivated, out-going, pro-active, ideas-driven media professional who can drive both content and the TDPG portals forward with their enthusiasm and creativity.

To apply please see this job entry on Media UK.

Tue, 7 Sep 2010 12:05:02 +0100